Formula for newborn at Georgetown?

[Anonymous]

Anyone had any recent experiences with requesting to formula feed after delivery at Georgetown? Will they provide formula throughout your stay or do you have to bring your own?

[Anonymous]

I think they are Baby Friendly which means they make it harder to access formula so I would bring my own. But I’d also discuss with my OB ahead of time and ask to have it put in my chart that I expected my feeding preferences to be fully honored by the hospital.

[Anonymous]

I had no problems. They provided it. I was firm and didnt get any pushback. My baby was there for two weeks and I don't think I would have been allowed to give her formula from outside the hospital actually

[Anonymous]

I was there in 2017 and they were VERY pushy (slash supportive) of breastfeeding but I believe they were going through recertification for Baby Friendly status so they may have toned it down since then. However, my OBs have always asked during appts if I planned to breastfeed and then my L&D nurse asked again—so I think as long as you are clear that you won’t be then you won’t have issues. They 100% have formula available and won’t let babies starve so just don’t be wishy washy and get yourself a visit from an LC if you know breastfeeding isn’t for you.